At Willowdale Asset Management, we’re looking for passionate professionals who are eager to help us shape the future of our industry. The Cloud Architect is responsible for developing strategic cloud capabilities and designing solutions. They will own all architecture deliverables necessary to evolve the cloud technology landscape that supports our applications and business functions, following reference architecture frameworks and industry best practices to help drive cloud adoption, evolution and transformation. This role is located at our Head Office in Vaughan, ON . This posting is for a new 12-month contract position. The expected annual salary range for this role in $102,000- $123,000/year. What We Are Looking For Your drive for excellence and entrepreneurial spirit will be cornerstones of your success. Here’s what else we’d love to see: University Degree in the field of Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a College Diploma in Information Technology or a related discipline. 5+ years of experience delivering enterprise‑grade cloud and complex infrastructure solutions, with expertise in architectural design, hands‑on implementation, high availability, disaster recovery, database platforms, and security. Expertise in Azure IaaS and PaaS design, implementation and support, including connectivity, security, networking, and disaster recovery. Hands on experience with all Azure IaaS constructs (resource groups, VMs, VNets, blob storage etc.), and Azure data services such as Azure SQL, Data Lake, Data Factory. Hands on experience with infrastructure automation and coding – Terraform, Bash/PowerShell scripting, Python, Ansible, Puppet, Azure ARM templates, version control (GitHub, GitLab). The Willowdale Asset Management Experience Joining Willowdale Asset Management means joining a team that goes beyond expectations. Not only are we leaders in real estate investment performance, but we’re also invested in your personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your success, including: The opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. Exclusive discounts through our Employee Home Ownership Program . Support for your wellbeing through our employer‑paid benefits . Employer sponsored RRSP plans to help you invest in your future. Ongoing support for continuing education and opportunities for learning and development to help you grow your career. Organic Produce from our Community Supported Agriculture Program. Engaging social events throughout the year to celebrate our team. Recognition of achievements and milestones every step of the way. A company that values your time outside of work just as much as your time spent at work. What You’ll Be Doing Each Day Lead the Data Centre Migration to Azure project, including the assessment of all on‑prem applications, cloud disposition planning, solution design, migration planning and execution. Develop innovative solutions using native cloud services, incorporating functional and non‑functional requirements into scalable, secure and efficient designs. Define architecture models and reusable solution design patterns that enable rapid deployment of cloud services for diverse business entities. Guide, support and oversee the implementation of documented solution designs into production systems by engineering and operations teams. Incorporate security requirements into the design, understand and comply with company security standards and policies. Incorporate cloud cost optimisation techniques into the design and help manage & automate cost allocation to business divisions via scripting and resource tagging. Jointly develop and maintain infrastructure standards, governance structures, and infrastructure management and operational processes. Develop and deliver strategic roadmaps to increase our cloud maturity and provide subject matter expertise and governance as roadmaps are planned and executed. Who We Are At Willowdale Asset Management, we are committed to achieving excellence in real estate investment performance. We are experts at identifying value and potential that others may overlook, crafting tailored solutions for our clients. By leveraging our local insights and financial expertise, we drive capital performance with precision and purpose. Our entrepreneurial spirit not only fuels innovation but empowers every team member to think creatively and take initiative. We foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and bold ideas thrive, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Join us at Willowdale Asset Management and you will become part of a remarkable team where excellence is not just a goal—it’s our standard. Together, we will redefine success in the real estate investment industry. Willowdale Asset Management is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applications under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise a member of our team if you require an accommodation to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Notice of AI Use in Recruitment: We use AI technology and tools to support streamlining parts of our candidate screening process. 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